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Dr. Douglas C Despain MD
Family Practitioner
311 W Lincoln St Suite 300 Belleville IL, 62220About
Dr. Douglas Despain is a family practitioner practicing in Belleville, IL. Dr. Despain specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Despain possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1989
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- High Cholesterol
- Contact Dermatitis
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Nail Fungus
- Callus
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Douglas C Despain MD's Practice location
Practice At 311 W Lincoln St Suite 300
311 W Lincoln St Suite 300 -Belleville, IL 62220Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Robert W Garner DO311 W Lincoln St Belleville IL 62220
- Dr. Wallace K Abel MD311 W Lincoln St Belleville IL 62220
- Dr. Jose Marino Parra MD180 S 3rd St Belleville IL 62220
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